Graffiti Removal

The Defacer Eraser

The "Defacer Eraser" program removes graffiti from City-owned structures in the right-of-way like litter receptacles, benches, and trees. See below for where to call for removal from non-City structures like traffic signs and mailboxes.

The City also removes graffiti from structures on private property like buildings* after property owners have been given an opportunity to clean the graffiti themselves. If a request is made for removal on private property, the City must obtain written permission from the property owners to do the work. After that, the Defacer Eraser will attempt to clean the graffiti within two weeks.

*The City of Rochester can only remove graffiti from the first floor of buildings.